Chiropractic Care for Seniors in Port Elgin & Saugeen Shores
Chiropractic Care for older adults is safe, gentle, and effective.
We can help you restore mobility, reduce pain, and stay active.
Our aim is to support you through independent living as you age, and keeping you enjoying the things you love.
Chiropractic care for older adults can look a bit different.
What gentle techniques can you offer for seniors?
We use gentler adjusting techniques such as drop table adjustments or mobilizations when manual adjustments are not appropriate. We also offer a variety of range of motion techniques, muscle care, and home exercises depending on your needs and your unique health history.
What do home exercises look like for seniors?
Home exercise plans may include range of motion, mobility, breathwork, core strength, balance, overall strength, or anything in between! We focus on continuing the care plan at home through safe home exercises in seated or supported positions - because we know activity, mobility, and confidence are crucial to aging well.
Can you work alongside a complex health, medical, or surgical history?
We take the time to fully understand your health and medical history and how it may impact your pain or function. We do a thorough review of your past health, medications, surgeries, injuries, falls—everything—so that we know that your musculoskeletal diagnoses are accurate, and your care plan is safe, effective, and right for you.
Overall, we want you to know that chiropractic care for older adults is safe, gentle, and effective.
Tailored Benefits for Older Adults
Fall prevention & balance support
Rotator cuff rehabilitation
Relief from osteoarthritis & joint stiffness
Relief from spinal stenosis
Osteoporosis support through active care
Do the things you love
Pain relief & rehab after sport injury
Maintain your independence
Mobility support & walking support
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We offer very low force techniques for seniors when needed. We also personalize your care so all treatments used are specific to you and safe for your body and your joints. Please be prepared to discuss your health conditions with your chiropractor at your first visit so we can ensure a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.
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Treatment should not hurt or aggravate pain—our goal is to help you feel better—however increased stiffness is a known side effect of treatment. We ALWAYS strive to provide gentle, non-aggravating care. If you experience aggravated symptoms after treatment please let us know so we can modify treatment at your next visit.
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Yes absolutely! We are frequently asked to help with fall prevention, or injury treatment following a fall. We can help you decrease your fall risk by helping you with mobility, balance, and strength. This is accomplished through in-clinic, hands-on care, and safe and gentle exercises we demonstrate in clinic that are easy to perform at home.
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No! We have plenty of treatment options available for you. If you prefer a treatment plan without “cracks” just let us know and we’ll make a perfect plan for you.
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Yes! We ask all patients to bring their medication list to their first appointment. We do not prescribe medications so our treatment is often quite complimentary to your current care plan.
Further, we find it helpful when patients have a pre-written list of past major injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, etc. to review at an initial assessment as this helps tailor treatment to be the safest, and most effective care possible.
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No! Chiropractors are a “primary contact” profession, meaning you can book your own appointment without a referral from your family doctor.
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No, chiropractic care is not covered by OHIP. Many extended benefit plans (private insurance, such as GreenShield, Blue Cross, Manulife, Sunlife, etc.) cover chiropractic care.
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Yes! Chiropractic care is covered by most extended health benefit plans. It is up to you, the holder of the policy, to confirm coverage as we are not permitted to make general coverage inquiries with private insurers.
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Yes! Our clinic treatment room, washrooms, wait room, and front door are fully accessible for wheel chairs, walkers, and other mobility aids. Our treatment room is also spacious to allow for caregivers to participate in treatments as needed. For directions to the most accessible parking locations, please contact us directly.
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The best way to contact us is whatever makes you the most comfortable.
Text message: 519-389-7078
Phone call: 519-389-7078 **Please note we are a small team of two clinicians. While we do our best to answer the phone we may be with patients when you call.
Email: hello@brucevillage.ca
Book online: brucevillage.janeapp.com (or click the button below!)